At Aarons Children’s Residential Care, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is at the heart of how we care for and support the children who live with us. It’s not about controlling behaviour — it’s about understanding it.
We know that behaviour is a form of communication, often shaped by past experiences, trauma, or unmet emotional needs. That’s why we don’t ask, “What’s wrong with this child?” but instead, “What’s happened to them?” and “What are they trying to tell us?”
PBS gives us a framework to respond in a way that is compassionate, consistent, and focused on building trusting relationships. Our aim is always to connect first, and guide from a place of empathy.
Every child at Aarons has their own Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) — a practical, personalised plan created together with the child, their key worker, therapists, and other professionals.
These plans are:
Child-focused and easy to understand
Regularly updated to reflect the child’s needs
Based on what works best for them — emotionally, socially, and sensorially
The BSP helps everyone supporting the child understand the purpose behind certain behaviours — whether it’s a way of coping, asking for help, avoiding distress, or staying in control.
It also outlines how we can best support the child:
What helps them feel safe
What calms them down
How to respond when things feel overwhelming
The goal isn’t just to get through difficult moments — it’s to build long-term, positive changes that children can take with them wherever they go: at school, with family, or in future homes.
Above all, PBS at Aarons is about improving each child’s quality of life.
We want children to feel:
Seen and heard, not judged
Supported and empowered, not controlled
By creating a consistent, caring environment, we help children feel safe enough to take steps forward — to try new ways of expressing themselves, to build trust with others, and to grow emotionally at their own pace.
We understand that meaningful change takes time. But with compassion, structure, and steady support, we walk alongside each child as they begin to feel more in control of their world — and more hopeful about their future.
19 Mickleden Green, Coalville
info@aaronsresidential.co.uk
+447310001343
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